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Worldwide Surveillance Actions and Initiatives of Drinking Water Quality: A Scoping Review

Version 1 : Received: 13 September 2022 / Approved: 15 September 2022 / Online: 15 September 2022 (02:17:24 CEST)

How to cite: Lopes, R.H.; Silva, C.R.D.V.; Silva, Í.D.S.; Salvador, P.T.C.D.O.; Heller, L.; Costa Uchôa, S.A.D. Worldwide Surveillance Actions and Initiatives of Drinking Water Quality: A Scoping Review. Preprints 2022, 2022090214. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202209.0214.v1 Lopes, R.H.; Silva, C.R.D.V.; Silva, Í.D.S.; Salvador, P.T.C.D.O.; Heller, L.; Costa Uchôa, S.A.D. Worldwide Surveillance Actions and Initiatives of Drinking Water Quality: A Scoping Review. Preprints 2022, 2022090214. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202209.0214.v1

Abstract

This study identified and mapped worldwide surveillance actions and initiatives of drinking water quality implemented by government agencies or public health services. The scoping review was conducted between July 2021 and August 2022 based on the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search was performed in relevant databases and grey literature; 49 studies were obtained. Quantitative variables were presented as absolute and relative frequencies, while qualitative variables were analyzed using the IRaMuTeQ software. The actions developed worldwide and their impacts and results provided four thematic classes: (1) assessment of coverage, accessibility, quantity, and drinking water quality in routine and emergency situations; (2) analysis of physical-chemical and microbiological parameters in public supply networks or alternative water supply solutions; (3) identification of household water contamination, communication, and education with the community; (4) and investigation of water-borne disease outbreaks. Preliminary results were shared with stakeholders to favor early knowledge dissemination.

Keywords

Drinking water; potable water; public health surveillance; quality control; government.

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Water Science and Technology

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